{"id":2931,"date":"2026-10-23T10:13:59","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T10:13:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/online-sex-crimes-defense-lawyer\/bond-conditions-internet-phone-use-texas-sex-crime\/"},"modified":"2026-11-02T07:28:06","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T07:28:06","slug":"bond-conditions-internet-phone-use-texas-sex-crime","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/online-sex-crimes-defense-lawyer\/bond-conditions-internet-phone-use-texas-sex-crime\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Sex Crime Bond Conditions on Internet Use"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-2930\" alt=\"Police cybercrime unit with server racks, evidence logs, and case files for internet-related offenses.\" src=\"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/police-cybercrime-unit-with-server-racks-evidence-logs-and-c-photo.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/police-cybercrime-unit-with-server-racks-evidence-logs-and-c-photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/police-cybercrime-unit-with-server-racks-evidence-logs-and-c-photo-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/police-cybercrime-unit-with-server-racks-evidence-logs-and-c-photo-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/police-cybercrime-unit-with-server-racks-evidence-logs-and-c-photo-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/police-cybercrime-unit-with-server-racks-evidence-logs-and-c-photo.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Sex Crimes Defense | Frisco, Texas<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Bond Conditions on Internet Use? Understand What the Order Says Before You Act<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Barbieri Law Firm reviews internet, device and online-activity conditions in Texas bond orders for clients in Collin County, Dallas-Fort Worth and across Texas, and explains the options available to you.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+19724241902\">Schedule a free consultation or call (972) 424-1902<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.barbierilawfirm.com\/contact\/\">Schedule a free consultation or call (972) 424-1902<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Heather Barbieri \u00b7 Published October 23, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>The written order states exactly which conditions apply, including any limit on communication with a protected person. This page explains how bond conditions internet use sex crime Texas cases can involve, what the order controls, and how a court can be asked to clarify or change it. This is general information, not legal advice for your case.<\/p>\n<h2>How a Texas bond order sets conditions beyond the bond amount<\/h2>\n<p>Bond terms are worth reviewing with a lawyer. Those conditions tell you what you may and may not do while you are out of jail.<\/p>\n<p>Texas law ties some conditions to specific case types. <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.25.htm#25.07\">Tex. Penal Code \u00a7 25.07<\/a> covers violations of bond conditions in family violence, sexual assault or abuse, indecent assault, stalking, and trafficking cases. The condition must relate to the safety of a victim or the safety of the community.<\/p>\n<p>Two people charged with similar offenses can receive different orders. That&#8217;s why you should get a copy of your signed order and read every line.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your bond order blocks the phone or computer you need for work or family, we can review its wording with you in a free, confidential first consultation. Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+19724241902\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.barbierilawfirm.com\/contact\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/digital-forensics-lab-with-workstations-network-analysis-sof-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Digital forensics lab with workstations, network analysis software on monitors, and seized-device evidence logs.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>What kinds of internet and phone limits a judge may impose<\/h2>\n<p>Judges can restrict several things that touch phones and devices, mainly contact and tracking. The law gives the court a specific list to work from.<\/p>\n<p>A protective order can bar communication with the protected person or family members in a threatening or harassing manner. It can also bar contact in any manner except through the person&#8217;s attorney or a court-appointed person, if the court finds good cause. <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/CR\/htm\/CR.7B.htm#7B.005\">Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 7B.005<\/a> sets out these limits.<\/p>\n<p>The same article lets a court prohibit tracking or monitoring a protected person&#8217;s property or vehicle without consent. It specifically covers using a tracking application on a personal electronic device.<\/p>\n<p>Emergency orders can reach devices too. After an arrest for an offense involving family violence, or for certain trafficking, sexual assault, indecent assault, aggravated sexual assault or stalking offenses, a magistrate may issue an order for emergency protection under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/CR\/htm\/CR.17.htm#17.292\">Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 17.292<\/a>. That article also allows a magistrate to require participation in a global positioning monitoring system.<\/p>\n<p>Online cases work differently. <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.33.htm#33.021\">Tex. Penal Code \u00a7 33.021<\/a> defines a minor as someone younger than 17, or someone the actor believes is younger than 17. It is about specific online conduct.<\/p>\n<h2>Why the exact wording of the order matters<\/h2>\n<p>The written order controls, so its exact words decide what is forbidden. Phrases like &#8220;no internet&#8221; or &#8220;no unsupervised access&#8221; can be read in more than one way.<\/p>\n<p>Get clear answers to these questions from the written order:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Does a work email account count as covered use?<\/li>\n<li>Are online banking and bill pay covered?<\/li>\n<li>Does a child&#8217;s school platform or homework app count?<\/li>\n<li>Does a work phone count, or only a personal one?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Violations carry real consequences. Under Texas <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.25.htm#25.07\">Penal Code \u00a7 25.07<\/a>, a person commits an offense when, in violation of a bond condition or a qualifying protective order, he or she knowingly or intentionally commits one of the acts listed in the statute in a family violence, sexual assault or abuse, indecent assault, stalking, or trafficking case related to the safety of a victim or the safety of the community. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.25.htm#25.072\">Tex. Penal Code \u00a7 25.072<\/a>, two or more violations within 12 months or less can be a separate offense.<\/p>\n<p>Permission from anyone doesn&#8217;t change the order. <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/CR\/htm\/CR.7B.htm#7B.006\">Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 7B.006<\/a> says no person, including a protected person, may give permission to ignore or violate any provision.<\/p>\n<h2>How to ask the court to clarify or modify device and internet conditions<\/h2>\n<p>A court can modify part of an emergency protection order after notice and a hearing.<\/p>\n<p>Your defense lawyer can raise the request with the court. A request is stronger when it proposes a narrower option instead of a full ban. Examples include work-only access, supervised use, or specified monitoring.<\/p>\n<p>Support helps the court understand the need. An employer letter describing job duties, a school schedule, or records showing family needs can all help.<\/p>\n<p>The court decides whether to grant the request. Until a court signs a changed order, the original order controls.<\/p>\n<h2>Preparing for a bond hearing where device limits are at issue<\/h2>\n<p>Start by reviewing the charging documents, the current order, and the defendant&#8217;s daily obligations. Each item should be checked against the exact wording.<\/p>\n<p>List every way the defendant uses phones and computers. Include work, banking, school, and medical portals. This list shows which limits are most disruptive and which narrower terms might be proposed.<\/p>\n<p>Until a court changes the order, the defendant must follow every current condition. Avoid discussing the facts of the case on phones or online. A new charge under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.25.htm#25.07\">Tex. Penal Code \u00a7 25.07<\/a> requires a knowing or intentional act listed in the statute, not merely a violated condition, and the bond condition or order must have been set in a family violence, sexual assault or abuse, indecent assault, stalking, or trafficking case related to the safety of a victim or the safety of the community.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/close-up-of-an-ink-pad-fingerprint-card-and-paperwork-on-a-d-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of an ink pad, fingerprint card, and documents on a desk.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk with Heather Barbieri about a device restriction in your bond order<\/h2>\n<p>If a bond order blocks the phone or computer you need for work or family, raise it with counsel soon. Waiting can leave you trying to follow a rule that may not fit your daily life.<\/p>\n<h3>Common questions<\/h3><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a Texas judge restrict internet use as a bond condition?<\/summary><p>Possibly. Texas law allows certain conditions in family violence, sexual assault or abuse, and related cases, and the written order sets the limits.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a bond condition be changed?<\/summary><p>A court can modify part of an emergency protection order after notice and a hearing. Until the court signs a change, the original order controls.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What happens if I break a bond condition?<\/summary><p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.25.htm#25.07\">Texas Penal Code \u00a7 25.07<\/a>, a knowing or intentional act listed in the statute can be an offense when it violates a condition of bond or an order issued under Subchapter A, Chapter 7B, Code of Criminal Procedure, set in a family violence, sexual assault or abuse, indecent assault, stalking, or trafficking case and related to the safety of a victim or the safety of the community. Repeated violations within 12 months can lead to a separate charge under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.25.htm#25.072\">\u00a7 25.072<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Heather Barbieri defends people accused of sex crimes and online sex crimes in Collin County, Dallas-Fort Worth, and across Texas. Her Frisco office can review your order&#8217;s wording and explain your options for asking the court to clarify or modify it. The first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation to continue. Call (972) 424-1902 or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barbierilawfirm.com\/contact\/\">send your case details<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Attorney responsible for this site: Heather Barbieri, Barbieri Law Firm, Frisco, Texas.<\/p><\/details><\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>Barbieri Law Firm, 17 Cowboys Way, Suite 175, Frisco, TX 75034. The information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation. Contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship. Results listed are not a guarantee or indication of future case results.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How we approach your bond conditions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We read the written order<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We review it line by line with you.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--info\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We identify unclear terms<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Words such as &#x27;internet,&#x27; &#x27;social media&#x27; or &#x27;electronic device&#x27; can be read more than one way. We explain what each condition appears to cover.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We look at the case itself<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We review the charge, the court&#x27;s findings and any proposed changes, so you understand where the conditions come from.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--chat\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We explain your options<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We discuss the questions to raise with the court and what a request to modify a condition would involve.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Do not assume a condition has changed<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Until the court signs a written change, treat the original order as the rule you must follow. Do not assume a device, app or account is allowed because someone told you so. Ask first.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+19724241902\">Call (972) 424-1902 to talk through your order<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.barbierilawfirm.com\/contact\/\">Call (972) 424-1902 to talk through your order<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Bring these to your consultation<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A copy of the bond order<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Include every page, including any attachments or handwritten notes from the court.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your charge and case dates<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Note the charge, the county and any upcoming court settings you already know about.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your devices and accounts<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">List phones, computers, tablets, gaming systems and the apps or platforms you use, so we can compare them to the order.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Questions you have<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Write down what you are unsure about. Our team will go through each question with you.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Talk with our team about your bond conditions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-0aa01211 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+19724241902\">Call (972) 424-1902 for a free, confidential consultation with no obligation to continue<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.barbierilawfirm.com\/contact\/\">Call (972) 424-1902 for a free, confidential consultation with no obligation to continue<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related practice areas<\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Online Sex Crimes Defense Lawyer | Collin County &amp; 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